GDS Maritime GEOINT Draft

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is preparing a draft for a Definite Delivery, Firm Fixed Price contract focused on Maritime GEOINT requirements as part of the GDS Program. This contract encompasses a range of maritime geospatial intelligence tasks including data cleanup for the authoritative NGA MAP of the World, updates and maintenance of maritime sailing directions, continual maintenance and new library collections for Digital Nautical Charts (DNC), incorporation of new sources, vector data updates, as well as multiple levels of Tactical Ocean Data (levels 0 through 4) and maritime product finishing. These activities support the regional maritime data needs crucial for operational readiness and accurate geospatial intelligence. The contract is planned to span four years, beginning with a Base Year followed by three one-year option periods. It falls under the NAICS code 541370 and is managed by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, an office within the Department of Defense, with the performance location in Arnold, Missouri. The contracting officer overseeing this effort is Susan R. Pollman, who serves as the main contact for industry questions and proposals. The solicitation was posted on March 12, 2013, and remains in the presolicitation phase, inviting industry feedback on the draft documents before final contract issuance.